Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, visited Sikkim from November 2-3, 2026 to review various initiatives. The visit focused on dairy development, indigenous livestock breeds, improving productivity, cooperative networks, and enhancing farmers' livelihood opportunities.
The Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh undertook a two-day visit to Sikkim from November 2-3, 2026. During his visit, he reviewed the progress of various initiatives and development programs of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) in Sikkim, which is part of the North Eastern Region (NER).
The visit aimed to strengthen dairy development, promote indigenous livestock breeds, improve livestock productivity, expand dairy cooperative networks, and enhance livelihood opportunities for farmers and livestock rearers. On November 2, the Hon’ble Union Minister visited Tingda Government Primary School, interacted with students, and encouraged them to pursue education and learning.
The Hon’ble Union Minister also visited the Ramthang Primary Health Sub-Centre (PHSC) to review the available healthcare facilities. He attended an exhibition showcasing Siri bulls, Siri cows, and related value-added products where he interacted with farmers and learned about indigenous breed conservation and livestock-based livelihood opportunities.
The Hon’ble Union Minister digitally launched the North District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (NDMU) under White Revolution 2.0 at Mangan on November 3, marking an important step towards strengthening the dairy cooperative network and expanding organised dairy activities in North Sikkim.
He also launched 'Minimum Standard Protocol for Semen Production and Standard Operating Procedures for Artificial Insemination Using Liquid Semen in Pigs.' The publication establishes a standardized framework for semen production and artificial insemination (AI) using liquid semen in pigs to promote scientific breeding practices, improve genetic quality, enhance productivity, strengthen biosecurity, and expand the adoption of AI technology in pig farming.
Furthermore, he digitally laid the foundation stone for the Siri Bull Mother Farm at Chuchachen in Pakyong district. The proposed facility aims to strengthen the conservation of the indigenous Siri breed, support genetic improvement, and promote scientific breeding and multiplication of quality germplasm.
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